1. How we use language  To consider attitudes towards language use  To gain an awareness of how words are formed and come into the language  To work collaboratively to develop speaking and listening skills Resource 3

2. Attitudes towards language use In pairs, read the statement you have been given Do you agree or disagree? Who may have this viewpoint and why? Resource 3

3. How words come into the language Using the cut up words, place them into the categories to consider how they have entered the English language Add one more to each heading Extension: Which words could be viewed negatively as poor use of English and why? Resource 3

4. Understanding language use Is the language teenagers use today bad/poor or simply reflecting the changes in technology? How do we use language differently depending on our audience? Is there a place for both standard and non-standard English? Resource 3

5. Looking ahead... In year 10, whilst studying GCSE English Language, you will have to write a response to how language is used in different contexts This means how we adjust/ change our language according to our audience and purpose It is worth 10% of your total mark for English Language Resource 3

6. And finally... Why the gardening tool? Thank you Resource 3